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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellefontaine

Ohio · 13,069 residents · 10.103 sq mi
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Bellefontaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,029. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,069
+8%since 1990
from 12,142 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,294 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,202 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+8%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Bellefontaine
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,029
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,781
+54%since 1990
from $11,554 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(11,160)
Black6.1%(745)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(56)
Asian1.6%(200)
Diversity Score19.9%(2,412)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,807)
Black5.1%(667)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(146)
Asian0.9%(120)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,257)
17
−13%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

Bellefontaine, Ohio has about 13,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

The typical household in Bellefontaine, Ohio earns about $36,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellefontaine, Ohio expensive?

In Bellefontaine, Ohio, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bellefontaine, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellefontaine, Ohio?

About 14.6% of people in Bellefontaine, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellefontaine, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellefontaine, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 927 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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